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Pou brothers onsight Il Pesce

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Björn Pohl UKC

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Eneko Pou on the slabs of Il Pesce, Marmolada © Pou brothers
Eneko Pou on the slabs of Il Pesce, Marmolada
© Pou brothers

Perhaps not the most impressive ascent in terms of sheer numbers, but onsighting the 1220m/39 pitches Il Pesce a.k.a. The Fish on The Marmolada in the Italian Dolomites is always impressive.

Since its first ascent, from Koller and Sustr in 1981 it has remained a route which even the top climbers have the utmost respect for.
Why?
I suggest you read the Pou brothers' account to find out more.

Right now, they are waiting for better weather in the Aosta valley on the Italian side of Mont Blanc/Monte Bianco, where they are/were planning on opening a new route.

Source: Hermanos Pou

The Pou brothers are sponsored by: The North Face, Petzl, La Sportiva, Beal and Euskaltel

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Duncan Campbell
2 Aug, 2011
Is this really newsworthy... a fairly hard ascent no doubt, but Calum Muskett and Rob Greenwood went and did this earlier this year and the Pou brothers have climbed far harder than this. Obviously 39 pitches is long and its hard, I don't know what the usual style of ascent is on the Fish but I'm guessing its not headpointing?? Anybody think otherwise? I am fully prepared to change my stance if some can convince me... DC
Björn Pohl - UKC
2 Aug, 2011
Well, it's debatable of course, but I liked their account about The Fish and figured this would make interesting reading for more than me. That's all.
Duncan Campbell
2 Aug, 2011
Ah is there an account?? Missed that, fair doos then, will check it out!
JimboWizbo
3 Aug, 2011
Any topos or pitch by pitch grades of the route?
Paul Crusher R
3 Aug, 2011
Didnt Twid turner do it years ago as well?
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